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Bronson Reed Reportedly Hospitalized in Saudi Arabia Following WWE Crown Jewel Injury

Bronson Reed is reportedly still hospitalized in Saudi Arabia following an injury suffered during WWE Crown Jewel over the weekend.

According to Fightful Select, Reed remains in a Saudi Arabian hospital after sustaining injuries during his appearance at the premium live event in Riyadh. Although he did not compete in an official match, Reed was involved in a major ringside angle during the WWE Men’s World Tag Team Championship contest.

The report indicates that Reed suffered injuries to his kidneys and ribs, reportedly making it unsafe for him to travel back to the United States at this time.

Oba Femi’s Crown Jewel Appearance Leads to Reed’s Injury

Reed appeared during the tag team championship match between The Vision’s Austin Theory and Bron Breakker and challengers Je’Von Evans and Penta.

During the closing stages of the match, Reed interfered on behalf of The Vision, attacking Penta and helping the champions maintain control.

However, the situation changed when the lights went out and Oba Femi made his surprise appearance.

Femi immediately confronted Reed, taking him out with a corkscrew uppercut before delivering a devastating throwing slam that sent Reed off the stage and through a table.

The spot received a major reaction from the crowd, but according to the latest report, it also resulted in significant injuries for Reed.

WWE Personnel Reportedly Staying Behind to Assist Reed

Fightful Select also reported that WWE has kept a medical official and the company’s top international executive in Saudi Arabia alongside Reed.

The decision was reportedly made to ensure that the injured Superstar receives appropriate care, with the report describing the treatment as “VIP treatment.”

Neither official was identified in the report.

It remains unclear when Reed will be medically cleared to travel back to the United States or how long he could be sidelined because of the injuries.

Another Difficult Setback for Bronson Reed

The reported injury is particularly unfortunate given Reed’s recent history with time away from the ring.

The WWE Superstar already spent a significant portion of 2026 on the sidelines after suffering an injury in February.

Reed eventually returned to action in early September and had been working his way back into WWE programming before the Crown Jewel incident.

Now, another potential recovery period could be ahead for the Australian powerhouse.

For the time being, the priority will be Reed’s health and ensuring he can safely return home before beginning the next stage of his recovery.

Everyone at WrestlingNewsBlog wishes Bronson Reed a speedy recovery.

WWE NXT Preview 11/10/2026

WWE NXT tonight at 8/7c on The CW.

  • NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Vanity Project (c) vs. Romeo Moreno & Noam Dar
  • E.K. Prosper vs. Kam Hendrix
  • Wren Sinclair vs. Izzi Dame
  • Lizzy Rain vs. Chantel Monroe

New Report Reveals WWE John Cena Classic Winners May Not Receive Any Major Rewards, Possible WWE Could Manipulate Fan Vote Results

WWE’s upcoming John Cena Classic is expected to give rising talent an opportunity to compete against established main roster Superstars, but a new report suggests that winning the tournament may not lead to much beyond bragging rights.

The event is scheduled for December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, and will feature matches between main roster WWE Superstars and NXT talent.

However, questions are already being raised about the purpose of the competition, particularly when it comes to what the winners will actually receive.

John Cena Classic Winners Will Be Determined By Fan Voting

As previously announced, members of Club WWE will have the opportunity to vote for the men’s and women’s winners following the matches.

Fans will reportedly have approximately four minutes during a commercial break to cast their votes.

Interestingly, this voting format means that a Superstar could lose their match but still walk away as a John Cena Classic winner based on the number of votes received.

During the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez questioned the concept, pointing out that the actual match results may ultimately have little importance if the final winners are determined by popularity.

Dave Meltzer agreed with that assessment, explaining that the Superstar receiving the most votes will be declared the winner regardless of whether they won or lost their match.

No Guaranteed Title Matches or Major WWE Pushes

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Meltzer’s report is that winning the John Cena Classic will not automatically come with a championship opportunity, storyline advancement, or guaranteed main roster promotion.

WWE has reportedly presented the matches as exhibitions, suggesting that the results are not necessarily connected to its broader creative plans.

Meltzer speculated that the company could use the event to showcase NXT wrestlers who are already being considered for main roster call-ups.

However, those decisions would likely be based on WWE’s existing plans rather than the results of the fan voting.

He also discussed the possibility of WWE attempting to influence the voting outcome if fans support someone the company did not originally expect to win.

Meltzer stopped short of claiming that WWE would manipulate the results, but acknowledged that such a possibility would not surprise him given the nature of professional wrestling.

John Cena Wants the Classic to Become an Annual WWE Tradition

Despite the questions surrounding the voting process and potential rewards, John Cena reportedly wants the Classic to become an annual WWE tradition.

The idea is to create an opportunity for emerging talent to share the spotlight with established WWE Superstars while giving fans a chance to participate in determining the winners.

However, the lack of a clearly defined reward could make the competition feel less meaningful, especially for NXT wrestlers hoping to use the opportunity to advance their careers.

If winning does not guarantee a championship match, a major storyline, or a promotion to the main roster, the biggest benefit may simply be the exposure that comes from participating.

With the December 14 event approaching, it remains to be seen how WWE will present the John Cena Classic and whether the company will eventually establish more significant incentives for its winners.

What do you think? Should WWE give the John Cena Classic winners a championship opportunity or some other meaningful reward, or is the exposure alone enough to make the event worthwhile?

Alexa Bliss Reveals She’s Been Battling Illness for the Past Two Months

WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss has revealed that she has been dealing with an ongoing illness for the past two months, making her recent schedule particularly difficult.

The SmackDown star addressed her health on social media Monday, responding to another fan who mentioned experiencing an extended period of sickness.

Bliss admitted that she has been struggling with persistent flu-like symptoms and sinus issues, suggesting that the illness has been difficult to shake despite the passage of several weeks.

Alexa Bliss Opens Up About Ongoing Health Struggles

Bliss initially took to X to ask whether anyone else had been dealing with constant sickness over the past two months.

“Anyone else been just sick non stop for the last 2 months??”

Another user responded by describing an illness that felt like a combination of the flu, a sinus infection, and bronchitis.

Bliss agreed with the sentiment, revealing that she had been experiencing similar symptoms.

“Yes! This has been me non stop for the last 2 months – CONSTANT flu feeling & sinuses – it just won’t stop,” Bliss wrote.

Several fans responded with messages wishing her a speedy recovery, while others offered suggestions and remedies they had found helpful when dealing with similar symptoms.

Bliss did not provide a specific diagnosis or indicate whether the illness has affected her ability to compete in the ring.

Alexa Bliss’ Busy 2026 in WWE

Despite dealing with health issues, Bliss has remained involved in several notable WWE storylines throughout 2026.

She competed in both the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber earlier in the year and also released a musical single alongside her husband, singer Ryan Cabrera.

More recently, Bliss captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside Tatum Paxley.

The duo defeated Fatal Influence members Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid to win the titles on the October 9 episode of SmackDown.

However, their championship reign was relatively short-lived. Bliss and Paxley held the gold for two weeks before losing the titles to Michin and B-Fab, who received assistance from Jade Cargill.

Charlotte Flair Returns as WarGames Plans Take Shape

The most recent episode of SmackDown also featured the return of Bliss’ longtime friend and former tag team partner, Charlotte Flair.

Flair’s appearance, combined with an appearance from WWE RAW Superstar Bayley, helped set the stage for a potential WarGames showdown.

The group issued a challenge to Jade Cargill, The Baddies, and Fatal Influence, which includes WWE Women’s United States Champion Jacy Jayne.

With several major names potentially involved, the developing storyline could provide another significant opportunity for Bliss as WWE moves toward its next major events.

For now, fans will certainly be hoping Bliss can get healthy after revealing that she’s been battling symptoms for such an extended period.

Everyone at WrestlingNewsBlog wishes Alexa Bliss a speedy recovery.

WWE Raw Preview 11/9/2026

WWE Raw live tonight at 8 PM ET on Netflix from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

  • Fallout from Crown Jewel
  • World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns to appear.
  • Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio are currently scheduled for a segment on the November 9 episode of Monday Night Raw. The segment is expected to begin the build toward Team USA vs. Team Mexico at Survivor Series.
  • Oba Femi, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca, Penta also advertised for tonight’s Raw.

WWE Roster Safely Departed Saudi Arabia And Arrived Back In U.S. Before Missile Attack On Riyadh

WWE talent reportedly made it out of Saudi Arabia safely before Sunday’s attacks in Riyadh, avoiding the security situation that unfolded in the region.

According to PWInsider, the WWE roster arrived safely in South Carolina on Sunday and was no longer in Saudi Arabia when attacks struck Riyadh’s financial district.

The attacks reportedly caused damage to several locations, including an Aramco skyscraper, following strikes carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebel group.

WWE Roster Arrives in South Carolina

WWE’s next episode of Monday Night RAW is scheduled to take place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

PWInsider reported that the roster had successfully arrived in the United States ahead of the show, meaning the wrestlers were not caught up in Sunday’s attacks.

However, there may still have been some WWE personnel in Riyadh at the time.

According to the report, a number of staff members could have remained behind to assist with breaking down the production setup following the Crown Jewel event.

At the time of the report, there was no information confirming whether any WWE employees or personnel who remained in Saudi Arabia had been affected by the attacks.

How WWE Talent Traveled to Saudi Arabia

The report also provided some details about WWE’s travel arrangements for Crown Jewel.

The majority of the roster reportedly flew into Bahrain, a neighboring country, before completing the remainder of the journey to Riyadh by bus.

There were also believed to be some WWE talents who traveled directly into and out of Riyadh using private aircraft.

Those different travel arrangements may explain why certain members of the roster were able to depart the country through different routes.

WWE Personnel Still Being Accounted For

While the WWE roster reportedly arrived safely in South Carolina, questions remained about the company’s production personnel who may have still been in Riyadh handling the event’s breakdown.

There has been no confirmed report of WWE-related injuries connected to Sunday’s attacks.

For now, the focus turns to Monday Night RAW in Greenville, where WWE is expected to resume its regular television schedule following Crown Jewel.

Hopefully, all WWE employees and personnel who traveled to Saudi Arabia made it home safely.

WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Results

WWE presented Crown Jewel 2026, the show featured championship changes, a surprise appearance from Oba Femi, and a shocking post-match cash-in involving Tiffany Stratton.

Here are the complete WWE Crown Jewel 2026 results and match-by-match highlights.

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Last Man Standing Match

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton kicked off their Last Man Standing match with an intense brawl that quickly spilled outside the ring.

Orton gained control early, repeatedly driving Rhodes through the Arabic announce desk before eventually slamming him through it. Rhodes managed to beat the referee’s count, but Orton continued his assault with trash cans and their lids.

The two continued fighting through the crowd and toward the entrance stage, using various weapons to inflict punishment. Orton powerbombed Rhodes through a table, but Cody once again managed to get back to his feet before the count of ten.

Rhodes later connected with a hanging DDT, Cody Cutter, and Bionic Elbow, but Orton answered with an RKO out of nowhere.

The action continued with both men using the steel ring steps, and Rhodes eventually set up a ladder beside the announce desk. However, Orton moved out of the way of a ladder-assisted splash, sending Rhodes crashing through the desk.

Both men managed to beat the count.

Orton later attempted his punt kick, but Rhodes avoided it and connected with another Cody Cutter. After a Cross Rhodes, Orton again managed to beat the count.

The closing moments saw Rhodes repeatedly attack Orton with a steel chair before positioning him near the ring steps. Orton countered with a low blow, but Rhodes eventually hit three consecutive Cross Rhodes.

With Orton struggling to get back to his feet, Rhodes delivered a punt kick and kept him down long enough for the referee to count to ten.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in a brutal Last Man Standing match.

WWE Men’s World Tag Team Championship

The Vision (Austin Theory & Bron Breakker) (c) vs. Je’Von Evans & Penta

The Vision defended their WWE Men’s World Tag Team Championships against Je’Von Evans and Penta.

Evans and Penta started aggressively, using their speed and tandem offense to put the champions on the defensive. However, Breakker and Theory eventually isolated Penta and worked him over with frequent tags.

Penta eventually managed to make the hot tag to Evans, who ran wild against Theory.

Evans connected with a corkscrew kick, springboard lariat, and several high-impact moves, but Breakker continued to interfere.

The challengers nearly scored a major victory with a Hart Attack combination, but Theory managed to break up the pin.

The match took another turn when Maxxine Dupri interfered, placing Theory’s foot on the ropes to prevent a pinfall.

Big Bronson Reed then appeared and attacked Penta, delivering a Death Valley Driver on the floor before helping Breakker and Theory regain control.

Penta survived an electric chair bulldog, but the lights suddenly went out.

Oba Femi made his appearance!

Femi immediately took out Reed with a corkscrew uppercut before throwing him off the stage and through a table.

Breakker confronted Femi, but Evans and Penta capitalized on the chaos.

After a series of devastating tandem moves, Evans connected with the OG Cutter on Theory to secure the victory.

Winners: Je’Von Evans & Penta

New WWE Men’s World Tag Team Champions: Je’Von Evans & Penta

WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship

Chelsea Green vs. Liv Morgan

Chelsea Green and Liv Morgan battled for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship.

Morgan controlled much of the early action, targeting Green with strikes, dropkicks, and several submission attempts.

Green eventually fought back, connecting with a superplex and German suplex before nearly securing the victory with a Rough Ryder.

The two continued trading near-falls, with Morgan repeatedly attempting to finish Green using the Codebreaker and Oblivion.

Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez eventually appeared at ringside, distracting Green and allowing Morgan to take advantage.

However, Morgan’s decision to send her allies away ultimately backfired.

Green countered Oblivion into a folding press and secured the three-count.

Winner: Chelsea Green

WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion: Chelsea Green

Following the match, Triple H presented Green with the championship belt and ring.

Green celebrated her victory, reflecting on the thirteen years of hard work that brought her to this moment.

However, Liv Morgan attacked Green from behind before Tiffany Stratton made her surprise appearance.

Stratton struck Morgan with her briefcase and appeared ready to cash in.

Rodriguez and Perez returned to ringside, but Green managed to fight them off.

Stratton then attacked Green with the championship belt.

WWE Women’s Championship

Chelsea Green (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton

Tiffany Stratton immediately took advantage of Chelsea Green’s exhaustion following her championship victory.

Stratton hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever and scored the pinfall.

Winner: Tiffany Stratton

New WWE Women’s Champion: Tiffany Stratton

Stratton left the ring carrying both championship belts, ending Green’s celebration in shocking fashion.

WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship

Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn

Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn closed out Crown Jewel 2026 with an intense battle for the WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship.

The two started with a lengthy exchange of grappling before Reigns gained control with a shoulder block and lariat.

Zayn eventually fought back with a series of strikes and near-falls, but Reigns answered with corner lariats and a Drive-By.

The match continued with both men exchanging their biggest moves.

Zayn connected with an Avalanche Sunset Flip Powerbomb, Blue Thunder Driver, and several Helluva Kicks, but Reigns continued kicking out.

At one point, Reigns accidentally knocked referee Chad Patton out of action with a Superman Punch.

Zayn took advantage by delivering another Helluva Kick, but he also accidentally struck referee Lil Naitch when attempting another.

Reigns later connected with a spear, but Zayn somehow managed to kick out.

The two continued trading punches and Superman Punches, with Zayn refusing to stay down.

Reigns eventually connected with another spear, securing the victory.

Winner: Roman Reigns

WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Champion: Roman Reigns

Following the match, Triple H entered the ring to present Reigns with the championship.

However, Zayn stopped the presentation to acknowledge the incredible match they had just fought.

Reigns initially refused to shake Zayn’s hand, but instead embraced him.

The two eventually shook hands and raised each other’s arms before Reigns received his championship.

Reigns closed the show by asking the Saudi Arabian crowd to acknowledge him.

WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Results Summary

  • Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match.
  • Je’Von Evans and Penta el Zero M defeated The Vision to win the WWE Men’s World Tag Team Championships.
  • Chelsea Green defeated Liv Morgan to win the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship.
  • Tiffany Stratton defeated Chelsea Green to become the new WWE Women’s Champion.
  • Roman Reigns defeated Sami Zayn to win the WWE Men’s Crown Jewel Championship.

WWE SmackDown Preview 11/6/2026

WWE SmackDown tonight at 8/7c on USA Network, taped Monday night after Raw from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Final show before Crown Jewel

  • No Holds Barred Match: CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: B-Fab & Michin (c) vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reed) [1, 2]
  • Singles Match: Damian Priest vs. Nathan Frazer
  • Singles Match: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tama Tonga
  • Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn is set to speak
  • Gunther and Finn Bálor face off
  • WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green, Liv Morgan, and other top stars are advertised to appear

WWE Crown Jewel 11/7/2026 (Card)

WWE Crown Jewel – Saturday November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT – ANB Arena / Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Streaming live on ESPN Plus (US) and Netflix (select international regions)

CARD

  • Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Roman Reigns (World Heavyweight Champion) vs. Sami Zayn (Undisputed WWE Champion)
  • Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Liv Morgan (Women’s World Champion) vs. Chelsea Green (WWE Women’s Champion)
  • Last Man Standing Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
  • World Tag Team Championship: The Vision (Bron Breakker & Austin Theory) (c) vs. Penta & Je’Von Evans

WWE Crown Jewel Broadcast Reportedly Being Produced Remotely From Stamford Amid Safety Concerns, Crew Members Traveling To Riyadh Offered Hazard Pay?

WWE is reportedly making significant adjustments to its production plans for Crown Jewel, with a substantial portion of the upcoming premium live event’s broadcast expected to be handled remotely from the company’s headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

According to a new report from PWInsider Elite, WWE is planning to operate with a smaller production staff on the ground in Saudi Arabia, with several key departments reportedly working from the United States instead.

The changes come amid ongoing safety concerns surrounding the situation in the Middle East, adding another layer of uncertainty to WWE’s preparations for the event.

WWE Production Teams Reportedly Working From Stamford

According to the report, WWE is reducing the number of personnel traveling to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel.

While camera operators and sound crews are expected to remain on-site to capture the action, the audio mixing and graphics departments will reportedly operate remotely from WWE’s Stamford headquarters.

The on-site crews will transmit their footage and audio back to the United States, where WWE’s remaining production personnel will handle much of the broadcast’s finishing work before it goes on the air.

This arrangement would allow WWE to maintain its television production standards while limiting the number of employees required to travel internationally for the show.

The report describes a substantial portion of the broadcast production being handled remotely, although WWE has not publicly confirmed the specific arrangements.

Crown Jewel Venue Changed Amid Security Concerns

Crown Jewel has already undergone a venue change as WWE continues preparing for the event.

The show was originally scheduled to take place at Riyadh Season Stadium before being moved to The Venue arena. The reported change was connected to security considerations amid the ongoing regional conflict.

There have also been conflicting reports regarding WWE talent’s willingness to participate in the event.

One report suggested that some wrestlers had concerns about appearing at Crown Jewel, while another report disputed claims that talent had refused to work the show.

WWE is also reportedly offering hazard pay to employees and wrestlers traveling to Saudi Arabia, potentially as an additional measure to address concerns surrounding the trip.

Could Saudi Arabia’s WrestleMania Plans Be Affected?

The situation has also raised questions about Saudi Arabia’s plans to host WrestleMania next year.

TKO President Mark Shapiro previously acknowledged that contingency plans were in place should circumstances require WWE to reconsider its arrangements.

However, Shapiro also expressed confidence that WrestleMania would ultimately take place in Saudi Arabia as planned.

With Crown Jewel approaching, WWE’s reported remote production strategy could provide an indication of how the company intends to manage its upcoming international events while navigating security concerns.

For now, WWE has not officially announced any further changes to Crown Jewel’s production plans or its future Saudi Arabia events.

What do you think about WWE reportedly producing a significant portion of Crown Jewel remotely? Should the company reconsider its international plans while security concerns remain?

WWE Offering Crew Members Hazard Pay For Traveling To Riyadh For Crown Jewel

Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful reports that WWE is offering crew members additional hazard pay for making the trip to Riyadh, with the offer said to be around $3K, according to two WWE employees.

Hazard pay is generally offered when workers are forced to perform “hazardous duty or work involving physical hardship.” It’s believed that WWE doesn’t traditionally offer hazard pay, including past Saudi Arabia shows, although past events in the country haven’t seen the level of military escalation that’s occurred over the last month. It is unclear whether the same offer has been made to the wrestlers performing on the show.

What do you think about WWE reportedly producing a significant portion of Crown Jewel remotely? Should the company reconsider its international plans while security concerns remain?